Application Method Statement (AMS)
GCP Silcor® 560
1-Part Polyurethane Waterproof Membrane
Table of Contents
1 GENERAL PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................ 3
2 GCP PRODUCT SELECTION ...................................................................................................... 12
3 SURFACE PREPARATION – NEW CONCRETE .............................................................................. 12
4 SURFACE PREPARATION – STEEL AND OTHER METALS .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
5 DETAILING ............................................................................................................................. 13
6 PREPARATION FOR MEMBRANE APPLICATION ......................................................................... 14
7 MEMBRANE APPLICATION ...................................................................................................... 14
8 TESTING ................................................................................................................................. 15
9 APPLICATION RECORDS .......................................................................................................... 16
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1 GENERAL PARAMETERS
This statement describes the material requirements and application procedures for GCP
Silcor® 560 one-part elastomeric polyurethane waterproof membrane system.
Silcor 560 is designed as a premium quality, fast cure, high solids, impenetrable protective
waterproof membrane. It is used in conjunction with GCP Silcor Primer BS, a solvent based
penetrating priming system offering fast cure and exceptional bond strength between substrate
and membrane.
The Silcor 560 membrane system is designed to be mindful of the environment, having very low
VOC.
Silcor 560 is well suited for use in most areas of application in industrial, commercial and civil design.
It has been formulated using the latest moisture curing polyurethane technology and offers the
particular benefits of, low tensile modulus, high tear and adhesive strengths, plus high elongation
and puncture resistance.
The waterproofing applicator is required to follow all requirements detailed in the managing
contractor’s specification and this AMS. Variances can be implemented only after consultation
between the applicator, the managing contractor and the GCP Technical Department & acceptance
of the proposed variance by the managing contractor. Failure to comply may require removal in
isolation and rectification as per the standard repair procedure.
Prior to commencing any preparation or membrane application works, a required level of
surface preparation (Benchmark) will be determined by the managing contractor and the
applicator, with the assistance of GCP or its representative if required, during site meetings.
A sample area of substrate is to be prepared accordingly and waterproofed with Silcor 560
membrane to give a quality, largely pinhole free surface. This area is to be photographed and
followed as standard area of reference throughout the project. All other application areas are to
be prepared to the same level as this reference area.
Where concrete is of variable or poor quality, it may be necessary to produce a Benchmark
area for each section of concrete in order to determine the specific preparation and priming
technique required.
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2 GCP PRODUCT SELECTION
Apply GCP waterproof membrane products and accessories to project areas as follows:
1) Form fillets to turn-ups, penetrations, plinths and internal corners.
- GCP Silcor LM PU Sealant.
2) Form construction joints and cracks
-‘V’ groove to be filled with Silcor LM PU Sealant
3) Membrane to specified areas
- GCP Silcor Primer BS
- GCP Silcor 560 waterproof membrane.
3 SURFACE PREPARATION – NEW CONCRETE
3.1 Verify Concrete Cure
New concrete should be cured for a minimum 28 days before application of Silcor products.
3.2 Verify Substrate Moisture Content
Prior to application of membranes, internal slab/masonry humidity content shall be tested in accordance
with ASTM F2170 or an equivalent local standard test method, using a commercially available impedance
based moisture meter designed specifically for concrete testing. Moisture content to be less than 5.0%.
For moisture content greater than 5.0% (damp), allow additional time for substrate drying.
3.3 Prepare Substrate Surface
3.3.1 General
Remove completely all traces of oil, grease, dust, dirt, concrete and construction waste, debris,
efflorescence, laitance, surface water, curing compounds, form release agents, surface hardeners or other
foreign materials.
3.3.2 Standard of Concrete Finish
Concrete shall be bull float/ light powered steel float finish, but not polished to a mirror finish. Light
broom finishing may be used. However any low strength laitance produced by broom finishing must be
removed. Benchmark finish shall be established on-site during site meetings and any issues clarified in
consultation with the managing contractor and your local GCP representative before commencing works.
3.3.3 Concrete Roof/Podium Decks, Plinths, Floors, Walls, Parapets, Plant Rooms & Planters
Open concrete pores and remove all contamination, unstable cement laitance, raised areas of poured
concrete, poured concrete residue and slurry, form work residue and form work marks, from all areas
to receive waterproof membrane, using scraping, mechanical grinding, wire brush and compressed air
blowing. Expose any substrate defects, including voids (pin holes, bug holes), honeycombing, etc.
Ensure that all internal corners are free from concrete residue.
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3.3.4 Masonry Retaining Walls, Planter Boxes and Render
Remove all contamination, protruding mortar work, raised areas of masonry, and mortar work residue
from all areas to receive waterproof membrane. Expose any mortar or block work defects, including
voids etc.
Ensure all blockwork joints are finished flush.
Ensure that all internal corners and footings are free from concrete/mortar residue and slurry.
3.4 Repair Defects
3.4.1 General
Inspect substrate and locate all form voids, honeycombing, gaps, cracks, pinholes and other surface
irregularities.
3.4.2 Large Defects
Fill large defects, voids, honeycombing, gaps, large pinholes and other coarse surface faults with a non-
shrink, high strength (minimum 30 MPa) cementitious repair mortar. Allow repairs to cure and dry fully.
3.4.3 Small Defects
Fill small defects and pinholes as required using the mixture of Silcor Primer BS and fine & clean, dry quartz
sand. Work mixture well into defects and tool off smooth. Allow repairs to cure and dry fully.
3.4.4 Mortar/Blockwork Defects
Fill voids and gaps in mortar joints using fast cure mortar. Allow repairs to cure and dry fully.
4 DETAILING
4.1 Turn-ups & Internal Corners
To the clean dry surface apply GCP Silcor LM PU Sealant as app. 15mm angle fillet into the turn up and
vertical internal corner. At the junction of a turn up and a vertical internal corner, continue the angle fillet
up the vertical internal corner and feather to a height of 200mm. Allow to fully cure overnight.
4.2 Penetrations
To the clean dry surface apply GCP Silcor LM PU Sealant as a p p . 15mm angle fillet around the
penetration. Allow to fully cure overnight.
4.3 Penetrations – Drains & Siphonic Outlets – Stainless Steel
4.3.1 Outlet Surround Preparation
Thoroughly clean and solvent wipe with xylene to remove oils, dirt, foreign material etc, all areas of outlet
surround that are to receive membrane.
Roughen the stainless steel surround and into the outlet, by using abrasive sand paper. All areas of outlet
that are to receive membrane system must be sanded.
Solvent wipe the roughened stainless steel with xylene to give a clean surface.
4.3.2 Sealant Application
Fill gaps between concrete substrate and stainless steel edge of outlet using Silcor LM PU Sealant. Finish
smooth and flush, or slightly proud of surface.
Allow to fully cure before over coating.
4.4 Construction Joints
4.4.1 Joint Preparation
Thoroughly clean joint and remove all traces of foreign material.
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Make a ‘V’ groove of app. 8 x 8 mm on the construction joint. Clean it with compressed air blow and fill it
with Silcor LM PU Sealant. Allow it to cure before applying the spray/brush/roller coating for the whole
area.
5 PREPARATION FOR MEMBRANE APPLICATION
5.1 Membrane Termination
Membrane terminations are to be made as per the managing contractor’s specification for the particular
application area, on turn-ups and penetrations. Where turn-up height has not been specified, a minimum
height of 200mm shall be used.
Membrane is to be terminated using edge cutting tape or masking tape. Where edge cutting tape is not
practical, terminate the membrane to minimum 6mm x 6mm saw cut groove.
6 MEMBRANE APPLICATION
6.1 Evaluate Local Conditions
Before proceeding with membrane application, determine if weather conditions will be conducive
to achieving quality application. This must be determined by the applicator on site.
Guidelines follow
a) Ambient temperature - between 10°C and 40°C.
b) Substrate temperature - between 10°C and 40°C. Measure substrate temperature using a suitable
contact temperature probe
c) Relative Humidity – below 85% RH
d) Ensure prior rain has not dampened substrate. Substrate moisture content must be below 5.0%.
e) Do not apply materials during conditions of rain, mist, fog or snow.
f) Ensure rain is not forecast during the application process.
g) Wind speed – below 10 knots or so that all work remains free of wind blown
contamination until dry.
If these conditions cannot be met, application should be suspended until conditions are more favorable.
6.2 Primer Use
Ensure substrate is free of dust, dirt, concrete and construction waste, leaves or other foreign materials
that may have blown onto the surface, by compressed air or broom.
Repeat as necessary to maintain site cleanliness.
Apply primer, GCP Silcor Primer BS to all surfaces that are to receive the GCP Silcor 560 membrane
system by brush, roller or airless spray. Apply primer at a rate of 0.125 to 0.165kg/m². Do not allow to
pond. When applied correctly, cured primer surface should have a satin finish – neither a glossy nor matt
finish.
GCP Silcor Primer BS is ready to use directly from the container, however it may be diluted up to 10%
with Solvent Xylene to aid application or penetration into dense concrete, or to aid pinhole filling in poor
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quality porous concrete. Multiple dilute primer coats may be required to adequately seal and prime
extremely porous concrete.
Only apply primer to substrate that will receive membrane within 24hours.
If applying by roller, do not roll out vigorously or work the primer excessively. Primer coat should be even
and pin-hole free. Porous concrete substrates may require the application of additional coat of primer in
order to fill pin-holes adequately. Allow primer to dry between coats.
When dry, primer coat must have a satin, (slightly glossy) appearance. A wet look, high gloss appearance,
or a dry, poorly coated appearance are unacceptable primer finishes and should be rectified as detailed in
Section 10 below.
On vertical structures, broadcast dry, clean & angular quartz sand for anchorage.
Continue primer application onto turn-ups and penetrations, to the height specified.
Continue primer into rainwater outlets & drains.
6.3 Required Application Equipment
Silcor 560 is to be applied by brush, roller or airless spray equipment.
6.4 Silcor 560 Application
Application rate for Silcor 560 membrane is a v e r a g e 1 .5 kg/m² to produce a thickness of 1.2 mm.
Apply Silcor 560 to all primed surfaces around penetrations, into corners and onto turn-ups and edges.
Allow to cure, then apply membrane to all surfaces in one or two coats, allowing product to cure between
8 hours and 24 hours between coats. Apply successive coats in a cross-direction to the previous coat.
For vertical wall area, 1.5 kg/sqm can be achieved in 3-4 coats of brush application.
Ensure that membrane is continued into rainwater outlets.
Protect freshly applied Silcor 560 from site damage and rain for 8 hours.
Allow membrane to cure a minimum 48 hours before making area available to access by other trades.
6.5 Removal of Edge Cutting Tape/Masking
Edge cutting/masking tape should be removed from application areas as soon as possible on completion
of Silcor 560 application.
6.6 Exposed Membrane Protection
The Silcor 560 coating should be protected with protection screed/HDPE dimple board within 7-10 days.
7 TESTING
7.1 In-Situ Testing
On site, the membrane shall be tested by the waterproofing applicator and test results suitably recorded.
7.1.1 – Visual Examination of Applied Membrane
Visually examine the membrane. Note and record the following properties:
a) Overall evenness of membrane appearance.
b) Presence of entrapped contaminants in the membrane such as dirt, concrete and
construction waste, leaves or other foreign material.
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c) Presence of pinholes or out-gassing, indicated by 1mm or larger diameter bubbles in the
membrane surface.
d) Presence of uncured membrane, indicated by soft, sticky or liquid patches in the membrane.
7.1.2 – Applied Membrane Thickness
The applicator shall conduct and record at least 1 thickness test for every 5m² of membrane applied. This
can be achieved by measuring WFT during application
A summary of on-site, in-situ tests and test results required is detailed in the table below.
Test Requirement
8.1.1 – Visual Examination of Applied Membrane
Even finish – texture from roller
• Evenness of Membrane Finish
application is acceptable
• Leaves, Concrete Waste etc Trapped in
Not permitted
Membrane
Minor aeration permitted – finely
• Excessive Aeration of Membrane Surface
dispersed only
• Presence of Pinholes or Out-Gassing Note and rectify
• Presence of Soft, Tacky or Uncured Membrane Not permitted
8.1.2 – Applied Membrane Thickness 1.2 mm WFT – test every 5m²
8 APPLICATION RECORDS
The applicator must maintain records for future reference, including a photographic record of each stage
of application of each zone for all the steps mentioned in the Inspection & Test Plan (Quality Assurance and
Quality Check report)
The application manager should draw up a standard form covering the records required that can be used
and completed by the applicator. See the enclosed Daily Application Records sheet (DAR) and Inspection
Test Plan (ITP), which shall be filled by applicator for each zone of application.
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